Not waterproof. Toes get wet just walking through…

Not waterproof. Toes get wet just walking through dew on the grass. Overpriced, cheaply made. Chinese junk!!! Do not waste your hard earned money!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pros

Comfort

Cons

Not waterproof

Returned second pair today. Both pair leaked by just walking in wet grass. Junk that cost me over $100. Should have known. Merrells are made in China probably for about $2. Stupid American beware!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I need to note that these shoes are not the Mid version. This shoe comes with Merrell's own brand of waterproof (or not) bootie. These shoes say waterproof on each shoe. When I returned the second pair, I was offered the same exact shoe (Merrell Moab low cut hiker) with the real trademark GoreTex. I had to pay $30 dollars more. I have a feeling these will not leak.

Great marketing scam. I wonder how many people buy the first kind and never return them if dissatisfied or never really use them on actual wet treks and more for treks to the mall.

Comfortable and waterproof...but for how long? Used…

Comfortable and waterproof...but for how long? Used for hiking and geocaching, all terrains. Medium use did its toll on my pair, sole began to separate. Not recommended.

Pros

Comfortable

Waterproof (at first)

Cons

Lost waterproof quickly

Sole separation from shoe

Lacking durability

When I think of trail shoes, I think of a few things: about $100 give or take, waterproof, durable. These Moabs pass the first test (mine were about $80) and were great with the other two aspects...at first.

Not only is this review from me, but I am pretty much speaking for my friend who received a pair about a month before I did.

The sizing and fit for my relatively normal to flat arch, wide toe box foot was great. Had enough cushion without being to constricting. Weight wasn't a big deal either, it felt as heavy as I thought they would from looking at them. When I began wearing them, the waterproof aspect and durability seemed great. Over time though, the shoes didn't hold up.

With my friend having a pair before me, it was like I was looking into a crystal ball; I knew where my shoes were heading. Hoping he had a lemon and that mine would last was wishful thinking. The sole began to separate from the rest of the shoe and the sides began to lose their waterproof capability. Issue with the inner Gore-Tex? Not sure.

As with most waterpoof shoes, breathability wasn't great. It's a trade-off.

I had my pair in 2008 and 2009. Merrell is a great brand, maybe this model is a dud. They still make this same model, but I'm not sure if anything has been tweaked or if I just had a bad experience. When they started to wear, I used them for yard work. Shortly thereafter they made their way to the dump.

Would not recommend. If you're going for waterproof, look at another model. If you just want trail shoes and don't care that they lose their waterproofing, you might as well get a different pair (i.e. specialize in your "wants").